Yaletown Grand Prix 2009

Yaletown GP 2009 Pro Races200907012, originally uploaded by John Irvine.

Had the pleasure of going to the Yaletown Grand Prix and shooting the pros. n this shot I set up a Nikon sb900 to the right of the rider, on a gorilla pod, attacehd to the race fencing. It was at dround level. Sat on the ground at the back of this corner and shot as the racers came by. Details below.
Nikon D300
Nikon 80-200 F2.8 at 145mm
F2.8
1/6000/sec.
Fill Flashed remotely, camera right of rider
sb900 @ +1.3EV
Camera exposed @ 0 EV
triggered with Su800

Was a great race to watch. In the mens Race, long time Whistler local Will Routely left the group and lapped the field with about 3 laps to go. In the womens race, Alison Testorete dominated from within the pack, jumping during the primes and at the sprint to easily win the race. Its one of my favorite races to watch given the tricky corners and little climbs.